Jeju Olle Will Premiere in Newport Beach
The Korea-India film will make its North American debut at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Foreign
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The film Jeju Olle is scheduled for its North American Premiere on October 21, 2026, as part of the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival. The production represents a collaboration between Korea and India.
Why it matters
The screening serves as the official North American introduction for the feature, highlighting international creative partnerships. It is a central selection for the festival's Korean Spotlight programme.
The 27th Newport Beach Film Festival edition will host the screening at 7:30 PM in Screen 1 of the Regal Edwards Big Newport. This event marks the first North American exhibition of the Korea-India co-production.
The players
Anushka Sen
Anushka Sen is a prominent actress who stars in the film Jeju Olle.
Kang Hyung-seok
Kang Hyung-seok is a professional actor who holds a leading role in the film.
Jin Kwang-Kyo
Jin Kwang-Kyo is the filmmaker who wrote and directed the featured production.
The details
Written and directed by Jin Kwang-Kyo, the film features a multilingual script including Korean, Hindi, and English. The project was produced by Storyworks Co., Ltd. and Lucifer Production and stars actors Anushka Sen and Kang Hyung-seok.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Announcement of the film selection.
October 21, 2026: North American Premiere at 7:30 PM.
Industry Dynamics
The screening follows the established pattern of the Newport Beach Film Festival's Korean Spotlight programme, which prioritizes the global circulation of Asian cinema. This inclusion highlights the ongoing trend of cross-border co-productions between Korea and India in the film industry.
Local attendees can access the film's premiere on October 21, 2026, at the Regal Edwards Big Newport. Tickets and screening information for the festival are generally managed through the event's official box office system.
The takeaway
International co-productions like Jeju Olle provide audiences with a unique blend of linguistic and cultural narratives. Viewers interested in global cinema should check festival listings for availability of similar cross-border film projects.
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